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London, UK, 8 September 2025 – MPTS (The Media Production &Technology Show) today announced an expanded line-up of new features and partnerships for 2026 in celebration of its 10th Anniversary edition, taking place at The Grand Hall, Olympia London on 13-14 May 2026. Building on its position as the UK’s most comprehensive event for the media, production, and technology communities, MPTS is set to debut exciting news features, including a Content Creator Stage, a live podcast studio and an extra networking bar. The show will also host the arrival of Post Production World Conference Europe (PPW Europe), brought to you by Future Media Conferences (FMC).

For the second consecutive year, MPTS will span both levels of Olympia’s Grand Hall, with the upstairs area further expanded to host a dedicated content creator networking zone, a new bar, and additional spaces designed for informal meetings, collaboration, and “work from anywhere” opportunities.

10 Year Anniversary

Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, MPTS marks a decade of growth, innovation, and community within the media, production, and technology industries. Since its launch, the show has evolved into the UK’s most premier event of its kind, reflecting the shifting landscape of content creation and technological change. The milestone will not only showcase brand-new features such as the Content Creator Stage and live podcast studio, but also reinforces MPTS as the go-to hub for collaboration, training, and forward-looking conversation with the arrival of Post Production World Conference Europe. This anniversary year highlights the show’s ongoing commitment to connecting professionals, inspiring creativity, and shaping the future of media production.

New Content Creator Stage and Networking Hub

The newly launched Content Creator Stage reflects the rapid growth of the creator economy, spotlighting short-form video, influencer marketing, platform innovation, and creator-brand collaborations. Attendees will be able to participate in live panels, fireside chats, and practical sessions covering monetisation, creative strategy, and success stories, alongside a dedicated networking space designed to connect creators, brands, and platforms.

Live Podcast Studio

For the first time, MPTS will host a live podcast studio, in partnership with AKA Design & Proactive UK, offering attendees the chance to hear directly from leading voices in media and entertainment. This new feature will showcase the latest trends in on-demand audio and provide opportunities to see podcasting in action with live broadcasts.

Post Production World Conference Europe Debuts at MPTS

In a major new partnership, MPTS will welcome Post Production World Conference Europe to London for the first time. Produced by FMC, the internationally renowned training event will run alongside MPTS across two full days, offering dozens of hands-on sessions led by expert trainers and certified instructors.

With immersive tracks covering Artificial Intelligence, Post-Production, Motion Graphics & VFX, Content Creators/Social-First Content, Business for Creatives/Career Development, PPW Europe will deliver practical insights and training tailored to filmmakers, editors, producers, visual artists, and content creators. A new AI Innovation Track will also make its debut, showcasing real-world applications of artificial intelligence in creative workflows.

The SMPTE Media Technology Conference Expands

Alongside these new features, MPTS will also expand its established partnerships, ensuring the event continues to attract the most influential voices. The SMPTE Media Technology Conference is moving to an expanded ground-floor space in 2026, bringing together even more senior technical leaders, innovators and decision-makers to explore groundbreaking trends, transformative innovations and the future of global media technology.

Charlotte Wheeler, Director of MPTS, commented, “Each year we strive to evolve MPTS to reflect the needs of our audience, and for our tenth year will see some of our most exciting developments yet. From the launch of the Content Creator Stage and live podcast studio, to the addition of a new upstairs bar and networking spaces, we are creating an environment designed to inspire creativity, collaboration and connection. Partnering with FMC to bring Post Production World Conference Europe to London for the first time further cements MPTS as the destination for anyone working across media production, post, and technology in Europe.”

Scale and Wellbeing at MPTS 2026

In addition to these headline launches, MPTS will feature seven other dedicated theatres covering every corner of the creative and broadcast industries, alongside more than 300 exhibitors showcasing the latest tools, technologies and services. The unrivalled scale ensures that MPTS continues to be the most comprehensive event of its kind, bringing the industry together to connect, collaborate and shape the future.

MPTS is also proud to be working with the team at EventWell to provide a SensoryCalm™ safe space that anyone can visit when attending the event from 2026. This is to help those  attendees who need assistance in managing any sensory overload, triggers or stimulation, or simply take a 10 minute wellbeing break, offering support to maximise concentration, productivity, and participation throughout the show. This service will be available on the gallery level of the Grand Hall.

Visitor registration will open in December 2025, but attendees can register their interest and be the first to receive event updates at https://www.mediaproductionshow.com/.

To learn more about exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities please visit https://www.mediaproductionshow.com/why-exhibit.

This year MPTS welcomed a record 13,000 attendees from 50 countries with 100+ free-to-attend sessions across eight theatres, showcasing the insight and passion of more than 350 expert speakers and guest keynotes. The bustling show floor was packed with more than 300 exhibitors and sponsors, and next year’s event is set to continue the show’s upward trend.

Further details about MPTS 2026 will be revealed over the coming months.

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About MPTS  

Launched in 2016, MPTS is the UK's largest and must-attend event for the media and broadcast industries. Originally focused on the creative side of content production, the event has now evolved to explore the technological innovations which power the enviable content production output in the UK today.

The interactive exhibition and extensive free seminar programme cover all aspects of broadcast content creation and technology, including pre-production, production, virtual production, post, distribution and audio, and brings together 13,000+ attendees from across the industry.

Whether you're attending as a visitor or interested in showcasing your products in the exhibition, MPTS provides a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of discussions affecting the industry and build new connections.

MPTS is organised by Media Business Insight (MBI) Ltd, publishers of market-leading titles including Broadcast, Broadcast Sport, Broadcast Tech, KFTV, The Knowledge and Screen International. MBI is a GlobalData Company.

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